Kalimpong district, West Bengal, India

Places to visit near Rangpo

Rangpo is a town in Kalimpong district, West Bengal, India, home to about 4,026 people. Within 50 km by road there are 180 places to visit — 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens, 22 waterfalls and 23 buddhist sites. The must-see places are Delo Park (13 km), Barpipal Dara (13 km) and Rumtek Monastery (16 km).

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Rangpo, West Bengal
Rangpo, Kalimpong district, West Bengal, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rangpo at a glance

Location
Kalimpong district, West Bengal, India
Population
about 4,026
Coordinates
27.1773° N, 88.5336° E
Places within 50 km
180 (49 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens
Nearest city
Kalimpong, 18 km
Railway station
Sivok (SVQ), 42 km
Airport
Bagdogra Airport (IXB), 73 km

Top places to visit near Rangpo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rangpo: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rangpo

89 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rangpo. The closest is Silent Valley (9 km); the best-known is Lovers Meet View Point (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rangpo

38 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rangpo. The closest is Saramsa Garden (16 km); the best-known is Neora Valley National Park (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Rangpo

30 waterfalls within 100 km of Rangpo. The closest is Duka Falls (14 km); the best-known is Changey Waterfall (20 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Buddhist sites near Rangpo

27 buddhist sites within 100 km of Rangpo. The closest is Dalapchan Buddhist Monastery (12 km); the best-known is Kagyu Thekchen Ling Monastery (20 km). Best time: october to march.

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Temples near Rangpo

24 temples within 100 km of Rangpo. The closest is Hanuman Mandir (12 km); the best-known is Mangal Dham Temple (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rangpo

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rangpo. The closest is Aritar Lake (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Rangpo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rangpo
  2. 19 km Lovers Meet View Point · viewpoint, Darjiling
  3. 6 km Mangal Dham Temple · temple, Kalimpong
  4. 4 km Delo Park · park, Kalimpong
  5. 19 km Lava Viewpoint · viewpoint, Kalimpong
  6. 1 km Kagyu Thekchen Ling Monastery · monastery, Kalimpong
  7. 20 km Back to Rangpo

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How to reach Rangpo

  • By train: Sivok (SVQ) — about 42 km from the centre
  • By train: New Jalpaiguri (NJP) — about 70 km from the centre
  • By air: Bagdogra Airport (IXB), Siliguri — about 73 km by road
  • By road from Kalimpong: about 18 km · directions
  • By road from Gangtok: about 24 km · directions
  • By road from Darjeeling: about 39 km · directions

All places near Rangpo by distance

Within 15 km of Rangpo

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Rangpo by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints4689Silent Valley (9 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens2538Saramsa Garden (16 km)
Waterfalls2230Duka Falls (14 km)
Buddhist sites2327Dalapchan Buddhist Monastery (12 km)
Temples1424Hanuman Mandir (12 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs1421Aritar Lake (18 km)
Forts & heritage816Mahatma Gandhi Statue (23 km)
Museums1012Kalimpong Science Centre (13 km)
Other attractions1111Samdruptse (19 km)
Parks58Delo Park (13 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves12Yelbong River Camp (34 km)
Churches11Union Church (38 km)
Caves01Bamboo Cave (69 km)

Rangpo: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Rangpo?

Delo Park (park, about 13 km), Mangal Dham Temple (temple, about 16 km), Lovers Meet View Point (viewpoint, about 19 km), Samdruptse (attraction, about 19 km), Kagyu Thekchen Ling Monastery (monastery, about 20 km), Lava Viewpoint (viewpoint, about 20 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Rangpo?

180 places on Spotwander: 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens, 22 waterfalls, 23 buddhist sites, 14 temples.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rangpo?

Silent Valley, about 9 km by road; Rishap Viewpoint (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Rangpo?

Saramsa Garden, about 16 km by road; Rishop 6 Mile Pine Forest (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Rangpo?

Duka Falls, about 14 km by road; Sevoke Hill Forest Waterfall (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Rangpo?

Start in Rangpo, visit Lovers Meet View Point, then Mangal Dham Temple, then Delo Park, then Lava Viewpoint, then Kagyu Thekchen Ling Monastery, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Rangpo?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens.

How do I reach Rangpo?

By train: Sivok (SVQ), about 42 km away. By air: Bagdogra Airport (IXB), about 73 km by road. By road: 18 km from Kalimpong.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Rangpo’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Rangpo on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.